Kaisa K. Vainio

I’m working as PhD researcher in the multidisciplinary ‘Trees Near Us’-project, which studies the relations between humans and trees. I examine the cultural relationship with trees, and personal affection humans have for individual trees. In my study I cover tree-relationships from several angles, such as nature-connectivity, ownership, memories, sensoral experiences, care, connections to previous generations, spirituality and Finnish forest-relationship.

Other research interests:
– Cultural studies of environment
– Sosiocultural bioeconomy research
– Arctic Studies
– Cross-Border cooperation and cultural exchange (Finland-Russia)